Corning 048EC8-14101-20 — 48-F RIBBON, PLENUM, SMF-28E+ MAX: 0.4/0.4/0.3 DB/KM G.652.D

Corning 048EC8-14101-20 – Indoor Ribbon Distribution Fiber Optic Cable

The 048EC8-14101-20 is a 48-fiber single-mode (OS2) ribbon distribution cable designed for indoor use, ideal for plenum, general purpose, horizontal, and riser applications. It features a yellow flame-retardant outer jacket with an OFNP plenum rating, meeting NEC® OFNP standards. The round cable geometry includes four ribbons per tube, each with 12 fibers, and dielectric strength members for tensile performance. It offers a minimum bend radius of 146 mm during installation and 97 mm during operation, with a nominal outer diameter of 9.7 mm. Compliant with ITU-T G.652.D, it provides low attenuation at 1310 nm, 1383 nm, and 1550 nm wavelengths.

Cable Type: Ribbon

Environment: Indoor
Product Type: Distribution
Fiber Category: Single-mode (OS2)
Flame Rating: Plenum (OFNP)
Application: Plenum, General purpose, Horizontal, Riser
Cable Geometry: Round

Standards:

• RoHS: Free of hazardous substances according to RoHS 2011/65/EU

• Approvals and Listings: National Electrical Code® (NEC®) OFNP

• Design and Test Criteria: ANSI/ICEA S-83-596, NFPA-262, CSA-FT-6

Environmental Conditions:

• Installation Temperature Range: 0 °C to 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F)

• Operation Temperature Range: 0 °C to 70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F)

• Storage Temperature Range: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)

Cable Design:

• Buffer Tube Color: Natural

• Fiber Count: 48

• Buffer Tube Diameter: 81 mm (3.19 in)

• Number of Ripcords: 2

• Fiber Coloring: Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Slate, White, Red, Black, Yellow, Violet, Rose, Aqua

• Outer Jacket Color: Yellow

• Outer Jacket Material: Flame-retardant

• Tensile Strength Elements and/or Armoring – Layer 1: Dielectric strength members

• Tape: Water-swellable

• Ribbons per Tube: 4

• Fibers per Ribbon: 12

Mechanical Specifications:

• Max. Tensile Strength, Long-Term: 400 N (89.92 lbf)

• Max. Tensile Strength, Short-Term: 400 N (89.92 lbf)

• Min. Bend Radius Installation: 146 mm (5.75 in)

• Min. Bend Radius Operation: 97 mm (3.82 in)

• Nominal Outer Diameter: 9.7 mm (0.38 in)

Optical Characteristics:

• Fiber Code: E

• Performance Option Code: 01

• Fiber Category: OS2

• Fiber Type: Single-mode (OS2) / 250 µm

• Fiber Name: Single-mode (OS2)

• Maximum Attenuation: 0.4 dB/km (1310 nm), 0.4 dB/km (1383 nm), 0.3 dB/km (1550 nm)

• Wavelengths: 1310 nm / 1383 nm / 1550 nm

• Fiber Compliance: ITU-T G.652.D

Dimensions:

• Cable Weight: 99 kg/km (66.52 lb/1000 ft)